Vauxhall Omega 1996 brochure review

A look at the Omega B Saloon and Estate

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

The Elite spec was lovely, these were great cars.

[@MohdjesriOthman-oi1id]

Nice too see vaxhall omega or Opel omega, same Holden in australia.general motors

[@frothe42]

I have driven this model as the Cadillac, it was splendid! It came with a 3.0 litre V6 standard, premium fuel required. If I could, I would own one! I also love the Saturn L300, same engine, less horsepower, regular unleaded. That Saturn estate was quick, which came with the four speed automatic. Both were phenomenal vehicles!

[@quarterlight]

Thank you for sharing

[@mattw8332]

Vauxhall-Opel's last forget into the executive car market. Back in 1994 when the Omega was launched I managed to procure a brochure for one at a local dealership. The saleswoman tried to sell me one, wherein I had to let her know that I wasn't actually old enough to drive. 😄 She sent me on my way with the brochure. I was keen on the car because my parents had a 1986 Carlton 2.2i CD at the time. I remember the 'Select' spec. If I could choose one now I's have a red one with the 2.5 V6 engine and the Summer Pack (mainly for the air conditioning) . Bit of a shame that you couldn't mix and match options as I would have picked the fog lights and a CD player as well. 😎

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks for the Vauxhall Omega presentation, the CDX would have been known in Australia as the Holden Commodore ( top of the range would have been the "Caprice", every electric option ). Also available in "Pick-Up" and Panelvan. The V6 I think would have been the Buick 3800cc Ecotec engine probably exported worldwide for GM customers. This engine was used to repower Vauxhall HC Viva & Magnum/ Firenza in New Zealand, this retrofit has also been seen in Canada 🇨🇦 known locally either as Envoy Epic or Vauxhall Viva HB or HC and GT. Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿 😀

[@quarterlight]

Thank you very interesting info

[@black5f]

Wow. I had a 2.6 V6 CD as my daily runner for 4 years. It cost me £3.65 for an indicator relay and two tyres in that time? Never failed a MOT. Until the wife realised it did around 16 on short runs like going to work, but 34 ish on a longer run. Basically it was like a very quick living room. 4 cam shafts!! She made me sell it around 3 years ago for a more economical daily, got more for it than I paid? OK, I do also have a 96 Z28 (which likes to drink) so I get what she is saying. Then ... after persuading my Dad to stop driving. I got his, an immaculate 2.2 16V CD, which I subsequently sold and now lives just up the road.

[@quarterlight]

Very interesting appreciate you taking the time to share.

[@vernonmatthews181]

I inbetween model in Australia's Holden Commodore and Holden Caprice, would have been Holden Statesman, no diesel version only V6 and V8, alternative fuel capable, CNG & LPG ( period correct ) popular both sides of the Tasman for taxi proprietors & fleet operators, hope the above helps your northern hemisphere viewers.❤

[@vernonmatthews181]

Looks like the 3800cc V6 was not used in the UK. Australia & the US have had historical collaborations independant to the UK 🇬🇧

[@AndyK.1]

I think the select had the good old 8 valve

[@AndyK.1]

I guess the diesel was a bmw unit (that doesn’t mean good)

[@quarterlight]

Yes I believe the 2.5 diesel was a BMW unit

[@simonspider]

Always thought there was a 3.0 model (later 3.2), wonder why that isn't featured?

[@mattw8332]

I thought that there was a 3.0 as well. Maybe Vauxhall Opel had to remove it from sale because it failed emissions regulations. 🤔 I think that engine unit dates back to 1978.

[@quarterlight]

3.0 was used in the Omega I think in late 1995 - 2000. It’s an early 1996 brochure so maybe it just missed being featured. 3.2 replaced it in 2000 so way after this brochure.

[@kieranwhite6647]

The 3.0 was for the Elite (and police cars) only. At this time, Vauxhall did a separate brochure for the Elite only